Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the greatest bowlers in the history of cricket, as he has been instrumental for the Indian cricket team for more than a decade. In 100 Test matches, while he clinched 516 wickets in 116 ODIs and proved the mettle of his bowling skills with 72 dismissals in just 65 matches. In the modern era, he is right up there with some of the most fearsome off-spinners in the world of cricket. Ashwin is also the highest-rated Indian bowler in Test cricket and has contributed heavily to the Indian cricket team in other game formats.
Apart from being a tremendous bowler, Ravichandran Ashwin is also a skilful batsman and time and again, we have seen him creating magic moments with his bat. A glimpse of the same everyone witnessed during India's first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium on September 19, 2024. Ashwin scored a century in just 108 balls, and it was his career's sixth Test hundred and the fastest one to date. The 38-year-old became the only cricketer in the 147-year history of Test cricket to hit 20-plus fifty-plus scores and 30-plus five-wicket hauls to his name.
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Ravichandran Ashwin's Test century against Bangladesh surprised cricket fanatics across the country and team India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir. A picture in which Gambhir looked impressed with the way Ashwin smashed Bangladesh's top pacers, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, and Taskin Ahmed, is going viral on the internet. Well, it was probably every Indian cricket fan's reaction to see Ashwin transform into a top-notch middle-order batsman.
Ravichandran Ashwin is an essential part of the Indian cricket team, and just thinking about the reality of him retiring in the coming years sent shivers down their spines. We hope he stays fit and doesn't face any major injuries because even in his late 30s, he still has a lot to contribute to the Indian cricket team. If we talk about his income, according to a report in The Times Of India, Ashwin is currently in the Grade A Players, which means BCCI pays him Rs. 5 crore per annum.
Additionally, Ravichandran Ashwin also earned an estimated sum of Rs. 5 crore from the IPL (Indian Premier League) during the 2023-2024 season. Apart from generating income by playing cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin also does a lot of brand work and endorsements. Although, the exact amount per endorsement isn't known, if we put Ashwin's stature in context, he will definitely be charging a handsome amount of money.
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According to a report in News 18, Ravichandran Ashwin's yearly income is roughly around the mammoth sum of Rs. 10 crore, which speaks volumes about his other side hustles. For the uninitiated, in recent years, we have seen Ravichandran Ashwin appearing in a series of podcasts and sharing his views on the current state of world cricket. It's always amazing to hear his unfiltered views. Thus, as per some pundits, there's a possibility of seeing Ashwin in the commentary box or inside the studio sharing his tactical knowledge.
For the uninitiated, Ravichandran Ashwin is married to a stunning woman named Priti Narayana. The couple got married on November 13, 2011, in a traditional wedding ceremony. Ashwin and Prithi are parents to two adorable daughters, Akhira and Aadhya. Not everyone is aware of the fact that Ashwin and Prithi were in the same school and became friends after a series of interactions. At that time, Ashwin was reportedly in love with Prithi, but never had the courage to tell her about his feelings.
As time passed, Ravichandran Ashwin and Prithi Narayana became close friends and enrolled in the same college, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai. It was there that Prithi also started feeling something for Ashwin and soon they started dating. Courtesy of their friendship right from childhood, both families were elated by their decision to take the plunge.
Despite Ravichandran Ashwin's cricket tours and being in a long-distance relationship most of the time, Prithi Narayana never lost her cool and supported him in his journey. As a result, they've been married for more than a decade now and are one of the most adored couples in the cricket fraternity, courtesy of their understanding and support for each other. For the unversed, Prithi is managing Ashwin's cricket academy, Gen Next Cricket Academy and a media company, Carrom Ball Media.
According to a report in News 18, Ravichandran Ashwin has an estimated net worth of Rs. 132 crore. He is currently one of the richest cricketers in the Indian cricket team. If the reports are to be believed, Ashwin lives in a property worth approximately Rs. 9 crores. Despite being one of the greatest bowlers India has ever seen, Ashwin is extremely humble, which is why people are madly in love with him. We hope Ashwin continues to add more pages into his record book in the future.
Do you think Ravichandran Ashwin is a generational talent, and India will have to wait for many years to find someone like him? Let us know.
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